Inventory Accounting Specialist - Corporate Office - (INVAWA - CORP)

The Inventory Accounting Specialist ensures all finished product inventory is properly identified and readily accessible by handling all receiving from the plants into Northscope, receiving by warehouses, reconciliations, monthly inventory reconciliation, year-end recaps, etc. Other duties as assigned.  This position is non-exempt from overtime (paid overtime) and reports to the Controller.

• Reviews production files from plants for accuracy and upload into inventory management software.
• Compares production reports to shipping manifests and warehouse receiving to identify and correct any discrepancies.
• Tracks containers on shared spreadsheets.
• Performs thorough research and documentation of inventory discrepancies in order to identify root causes and provide solutions.
• Manages tasks associated with inventory, logistics and storage of product. Works with third party warehouses to ensure product is stored and inventoried accurately.  Identifies ways to reduce expenses.
• Allocates product to stock transfers and sales orders.
• Serves as the primary customer service liaison with outside warehouses, including reconciliations, auditing, and approving invoices and submitting for payment. Reviews inventory invoices for accuracy.
• Manages traceability audits, customer requested audits, and annual audits as required.
• Assists Quality Assurance and outside warehouses with product variances reports within the inventory management system.
• Reviews open sales orders to ensure they all have pricing and none are past their ship date.
• Controls all adjustments to inventory as necessary.
• Assists with tariff issues and rates.
• Other duties as assigned.

NPSI offers a generous employer matching 401(k) retirement plan and you are eligible to participate on day one!  We also offer affordable, traditional health insurance benefits that include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage. This position works primarily in the Seattle office through November 2023, then from the Edmonds office December 2023 forward, with limited work from home opportunities (after being fully trained).

Qualified applicants must be:

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

• Experience with inventory management and logisitics (5+ years required), preferrably in the Alaska seafood industry.
• Experience with Northscope and GP Dynamics preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills.
• Availability to work additional hours during peak periods.
• Ability to work well independently and with others.
• High degree of integrity and ethics. Proven track record of upholding company policies, enforcing them fairly and consistently, and safeguarding confidential information.
• Ability to maintain professional composure in high stress work environment.
• Willingness and ability to work on site in the office.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Payroll Information

Pay periods are biweekly.  Our workday is defined as the calendar day, and our work week runs from Monday through Sunday.  Employees are paid on the Friday following the end of the biweekly pay period.  We encourage employees to sign up for direct deposit but you may elect to receive paper checks instead. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is NPSI’s policy to comply with federal, state, and local law prohibiting unlawful discrimination.   NPSI does not and will not permit discrimination (including harassment) in recruitment, hiring, or other employment actions and decisions based on an employee or applicant being a member of a protected class, which includes, but is not limited to, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), or other statuses protected by state and local law. It is NPSI’s policy to provide legal and fair treatment to all employees regarding recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wages, hours, benefits, working conditions, training, and availability of advancement opportunities.

At-Will Employment

NPSI is an “at-will” employer, meaning that the employee or NPSI may terminate employment at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause.  No one at NPSI is authorized to guarantee employment for a certain time period or otherwise alter the at-will nature of employment with NPSI. The language that appears in this job posting is not intended to create and does not create, nor is it intended to constitute and does not constitute a contract between NPSI and any employee. No manager, employee, or representative of NPSI, except the President or CEO, has the authority to enter into any contract guaranteeing employment for any specific term, and no such contract shall be deemed binding unless it is in writing and signed by the President or CEO.

Accommodation Requests

NPSI provides reasonable accommodations to applicants during the application process to ensure equal access to all available positions.  To request an accommodation, please call NPSI’s Vice President of Human Resources at (206) 726-9900.